This is the old template format (prior to 2023) which was used on the GMS to submit project proposals to the CBPFs.
AAP is an active commitment to use power responsibly by taking account of, giving account to, and being held to account by the people humanitarian organisations seek to assist.
The AB advises and supports the HC at country level with CBPF processes, including strategy, risk management, transparency and performance. The AB is composed by contributing donors, national NGOs, international NGOs and UN Agencies.
The CERF Advisory Group provides the Secretary-General with periodic policy guidance and expert advice on the use and impact of CERF.
The BoA is an external, independent audit body that, on an annual basis, audits the UN Secretariat, Funds and Programmes, focusing on compliance with the UN rules and regulations.
CAs are used to systematically review the institutional, technical, managerial, and financial capacities of prospective partners and to ensure that the CBPF has sufficient elements and information to make an informed decision about eligibility and initially assigned risk level of Partners.
CBPFs allocate funding based on identified humanitarian needs and priorities at the country level in line with the HRP.
CCCM is a cluster in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee coordination mechanism supporting people with the means to live in safe, dignified and appropriate settings.
CERF is one of the fastest and most effective global humanitarian financing mechanisms to ensure that urgently needed humanitarian assistance reaches people caught up in crises.
CO refers to an OCHA Office in country led by the Head of Office (HoO). The HFU is located in the CO and the HoO ensures HFU is fully integrated and coordinated with other units of the CO.
The CPF is a management tool that provides a set of indicators to assess how well a CBPF performs in relation to the policy objectives and operational standards set out in the CBPF Global Guidelines.
CVA refers to programmes and projects where cash transfers or vouchers for goods or services are directly provided to recipients (whether individuals, household or community recipients).
A thorough DD review is performed to ensure that prospective partners meet all minimum requirements and that there are grounds to proceed with the capacity assessment.
The ECA is an outsourced capacity assessment (CA) of Partners' capacity to a third party.
The EO has the overall fiduciary responsibility for CBPFs as delegated by ERC/USG and in accordance with UN Financial Rules and Regulations.
The ERC holds authority over and is accountable for all CBPFs and CERFs, and makes decisions on the establishment and closure of Funds.
OCHA can determine to commission a FA of CBPF projects impacted by allegations of fraud deemed credible enough to trigger an inquiry.
FFRs are required for all CERF and CBPF projects. The FFR covers the financial expenditures of the entire implementation period.
FNRs are required for all CERF and CBPF projects. The FNR covers the narrative reporting on results and achievements of the entire implementation period.
The FTR is the request for funds transfer which is submitted by OCHA to the MPTF Office in the case of MPTF administered CBPFs.
FTS is a centralized source of curated, continuously updated, fully downloadable data and information on humanitarian funding flows.
The GA is an agreement signed by the HC, Partner and OCHA EO stipulating the responsibilities of Parties to the contract in terms of CBPF project funding granted to the Partner.
The GAA stipulates the terms that are amended in the GA, e.g., project duration, budget amount and reporting timelines.
The GAM is a self-assessment tool that helps users to design and implement inclusive programmes that respond to gender, age, and disability-related differences.
GBV refers to any harmful act of sexual, physical, psychological, mental, and emotional abuse that is perpetrated against a person's will and that is based on socially ascribed (i.e., gender) differences between males and females.
The GMS is the system developed and maintained by OCHA to manage CERF and CBPF processes and operations. The GMS was replaced by the OneGMS in 2023.
The HC is the custodian of the CBPFs on behalf of the USG/ERC and responsible for ensuring the CBPF delivers on its key objectives and is managed in accordance with the CBPF Global Guidelines.
The HCT, led and chaired by the Humanitarian Coordinator, is an inter-agency humanitarian leadership body at country level providing strategic direction for collective inter-agency humanitarian response.
The HFU is responsible for the daily management of all programmatic and financial aspects of the CBPF on behalf of the HC and under the supervision of the OCHA HoO, in coordination with the CBPF Section.
The HoO is responsible for the operation of the CBPF in support of the HC, and its effective management according to the CBPF Global Guidelines.
The HPC is a coordinated series of actions undertaken to help prepare for, manage and deliver humanitarian response.
The HRP is prepared for a protracted or sudden onset emergency that requires international humanitarian assistance. The plan articulates the shared vision of how to respond to the assessed and expressed needs of the affected population.
The IASC established by UNGA in 1991 is the highest-level humanitarian coordination forum in the UN system. The IASC formulates policy, sets priorities and mobilizes resources in response to humanitarian crisis.
The ICA is a capacity assessment (CA) conducted directly by OCHA HFUs.
The IEHK is intended for use in the early phase of an emergency to meet priority health needs of people with limited or no access to health care services.
The IFR is an expenditure report submitted by CBPF Partners required for disbursement of project funding (where applicable) and for calendar year reporting. The IFR is also required for every CERF project in accordance with the timeline set in the Umbrella LOU between CERF and the implementing agencies.
MHPSS is used to define any type of local or outside support that aims to protect or promote psychosocial well-being and/or prevent or treat mental health condition.
MPC is a type of CVA and refers to unrestricted cash assistance provided to affected persons to cover their basic needs.
The MPTFs are multi-stakeholder pooled financing instruments administered by the MPTF Office.
A NCE refers to a project amendment where the period for project implementation of a previously approved project is extended but without any change to the original amount of approved funding.
The OAD manages OCHA country-level operations worldwide with a direct management line from OCHA HQ to OCHA COs through the HoO.
The OCT is the system developed and maintained by OCHA used at HQ and country level to track donor contributions to CBPFs.
The OCU is located in the CBPF Section in the Pooled Fund Management Branch at OCHA HQ and is responsible for the oversight and compliance of CBPFs.
OIOS regularly audits OCHA operations, including CBPFs. OIOS audits cover all aspects of OCHA’s management of CBPFs and assess compliance with rules and guidelines.
The OneGMS is the system developed and maintained by OCHA used at HQ and country level to manage OCHA Pooled Funds (CERF and CBPF) processes and operations. The OneGMS replaced the GMS in 2023.
OPDs should be rooted in and committed to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and should fully respect the principles and rights that it affirms. OPDs must be led, directed and governed by persons with disabilities. A clear majority of their memberships should be persons who have disabilities.
The PCA is a capacity assessment (CA) carried out through proxies rather than first-hand (such as ICA and ECA). PCA uses third-party information about the partner’s capacity instead of conducting a new assessment.
The IASC definition of persons with disabilities reads “include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”.
The PI is a key accountability tool and allows OCHA to assign an up-to-date rolling risk level to each partner. The PI considers a combination of the outcomes of the initial CA as well as the outcomes of the assessment of the partner’s performance in the implementation of CBPF-funded projects and GAs.
The PO manages the CERF projects and portfolio at HQ-level and supports HFUs with proposal development and reporting.
PSC are the indirect costs incurred by the Partner which cannot be traced unequivocally to specific activities, projects or programmes.
PSEA is referring to the protection against sexual exploitation and abuse committed by aid workers, including humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors against affected persons.
The RC is the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at the country level. RCs lead UN Country Teams and coordinate UN support to countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda.
Review Committees are responsible for assessing the design of the project proposals and recommending for funding those which are deemed to best support the delivery of the Allocation Strategy, based on criteria outlined therein.
CERF’s Rapid Response window allows country teams to kick-start relief efforts immediately in a coordinated and prioritized response when a new crisis emerges.
SOPs are instructions aiming to promote coherence in processes and procedures. In the UN, the SOPs is commonly referred to as Delivering as One focusing on results, strengthened accountability, monitoring and evaluation, and improved outcomes.
The SR refers to the review of project proposals submitted under a CBPF allocation that passed the preliminary screening. The SR is conducted by the Review Committee who recommend projects for funding.
Sub-Partners are organizations that receive sub-grants from primary grantees to implement a component of a project.
The TR refers to the final review of proposals preliminarily recommended for funding by the HC and ensures that proposals are of the highest possible quality before final approval by the HC.
CERF’s window for Underfunded Emergencies supports underfunded and forgotten crises.
The UN Secretariat and UN Agencies use the UNPP to engage with CSOs on partnership opportunities. The UNPP is designed to facilitate a harmonised, efficient and easy collaboration between the UN and its partners.
A WLO is defined as an organization with a humanitarian mandate/mission that is (i) governed or directed by women or; (ii) whose leadership is principally made up of women, demonstrated by 50 per cent or more occupying senior leadership positions.